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    Maryville man dies after firework explodes into his chest

    By Sarah Riley and Myron Thompson, Knoxville News Sentinel,

    16 days ago
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    A 35-year-old Maryville man died the night of July 4 after a firework exploded into his chest.

    Blount County Sheriff's Office deputies say Matthew Sellars and friends were shooting fireworks while holding onto them in Greenback. One exploded into his chest, causing a wound there and on his hand.

    Friends and police performed CPR but Sellars died at the scene at about 10:30 p.m., according to a Blount County Sheriff's Office report.

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